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Question #84896

What is the empirical formula of a compound composed of 0.82 C and 0.205 H by weight

Expert's answer

C : H = 0.82/12 : 0.205/1 = 0.068 : 0.205 = 1 : 3

The compound with the formula CH3 doesn't exist, so the empirical formula is C2H6 .

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